Forest Edge Gazette - November 2020

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Forest Edge LOCAL DIRECTORY Easily nd local businesses & services COMMUNITY NEWS Totton & Eling Cricket Club End of Season Report Patient ‘Braving the Shave’ for Air Ambulance fund raising

REGULAR FEATURES Monthly Walk: Chilbolton Quirky facts about Hampshire Stargazing in Hampshire

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We will look back on these confusing times wondering how we ever got through! It is vital right now to keep ourselves, our families and friends, safe and well, whilst trying to keep the economy afloat. What a job! More than ever the local trades and services here inside your community magazine need you. If we are sensible, protect ourselves, use face masks and wash our hands regularly, isolate if we are unwell, then we will be able to keep going. The companies here are all following the protocols required to continue to provide their services and keep their businesses alive. Stephen, myself and the team here all hope you are fit and well, and are continuing to find some things to smile about.

Future planning is good for us. It permits us a goal, takes us beyond the immediate stops and worries, and gives us something to look forward to. What are your plans? What would you like to do in just a year’s time? On a more immediate basis, can the advertisers here inside help you with that dream kitchen, bathroom, landscape garden or even help you plan to move house? We do hope we are able to help you with this future, and immediate planning. The index at the back of the magazine shows you all our loyal advertisers.

If there is someone or something you are looking for and they are not here, please give one of us a call. I am sure we can help you!

The lucky winner of the tickets to Marwell Zoo was Claire Stilwell. She is absolutely delighted and I am sure she will have a great family day out!

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Patient of Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance ‘Braves the shave’

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Romsey Ramblers step into Autumn

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Kids Page

10 Quirky Facts about Hampshire 14 The Royal British Legion 18 Tastes so good: Parkin Cake 20 Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife

Trust: Marine Masters of Disguise 22 Monthly Walk: Chilbolton 24 Gardening Tips 26 Totton & Eling Cricket Club:

End of season report 28 Stargazing in Hampshire

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Every scar tells a story: Former Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance patient ‘Braving the Shave’ to help future patients

On 22 October 2014, Claire was walking with her husband and two young daughters when she was struck by a motorbike that had mounted the kerb.

Falling backwards, Claire landed on her head fracturing her skull. The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance Critical Care Team were called out to attend to Claire and her life-threatening injuries.

Claire was treated and airlifted to University Hospital Southampton where she underwent emergency surgery.

She added: “I would like to shave my hair to bare my scars, tell my story and show my appreciation of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. Without them I would not be telling my story today. My aim is to raise enough money that will help benefit those who may need this vital service in the future.”

Fast forward to 22 October 2020, exactly six years to the day of her incident, Claire, 40, shaved her hair to show the scars she bares as a result of her injuries and the hours of surgery.

Claire said: “With blood flowing from my head my husband and children feared the worst: I would die lying on the path. From that moment, I was completely unconscious. I don’t remember feeling anything physically or emotionally and have no memory of the event at all. Had it not been for the Air Ambulance taking me from Basingstoke to University Hospital Southampton, I would have died due to the pressure and bleed on my brain.”

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Romsey Ramblers look forward to

about 1km fork left towards Winterslow. The car park is signposted to the left about 600m further along. Take car on the access track to the car park - it is a pot-holed forest track. (SP5 1JP, SU258291) . Woodland tracks and paths, open farmland and farm tracks. Possibility of seeing herds of deer in Bentey Wood. Map OS Explorer 131. Map: OS Explorer 131.

Contact: Les M, 07880 500764, ljmildon@tiscali.co.uk THU, 12 NOV 2020 10:00AM • Moderate walk

As the seasons move from summer to autumn, Romsey Ramblers have been enjoying the autumn colours as the leaves change in the woodlands from green to reds, yellows and browns. It has started to get a little damper under foot, but the weather has been excellent for walking. In November, the Ramblers are looking forward to getting out of stuffy indoor rooms and walking in fresh air.

THU, 05 NOV 2020 09:30AM • Moderate walk

6.6 miles/10.6 km - Finishes 13:15 approx.

Alresford circular via Abbotstone and the Wayfarers Walk About the walk: Meet at 08:45 at Romsey Rapids car park adjacent to Romsey Town FC for possible car share to starting point - depending on personal choices. (SO51 8AF, SU359209) Starts at 09:30: Arlebury Park and recreation Centre car park, The Avenue, Alresford. Coming from Winchester, towards the end of The Avenue, on the left after Arlebury Park House.

Costs £1.20 for 4 hours. (SO24 9BZ, SU583325) Paths, tracks and open country. Magnificent views and river scenes. Picnic lunch at the end of the walk. Map: OS Explorer OL32.

Contact: Steve Irish, 07966 186987, steveirish1@me.com SAT, 07 NOV 2020 10:10AM • Leisurely walk

5.5 miles/8.9 km - Finishes 13:00 approx.

Bentley Wood through West Dean and Frenchmoor About the walk: Meet at 09:30: Romsey Rapids car park adjacent to Romsey Town FC for possible car share to starting point - depending on personal choices. (SO51 8AF, SU359209) Starts at 10:10: Bentley Wood car park Directions - travel north out of West Dean. After

8.9 miles/14.3 km Medstead to Bentworth About the walk: Meet at 09:15: Romsey Rapids car park adjacent to Romsey Town FC for possible car share to starting point - depending on personal choices. (SO51 8AF, SU359209) Starts at 10:00: Chawton Park Wood car park, Boyneswood Road, Medstead. (GU34 5EA, SU672360) . Taking in woodlands, open farmland and rural tracks. A number of stiles but all dog-friendly. Picnic lunch at Bentworth.

Possible drinks stop also at Bentworth (Covid 19 and pub capacity dependent) . Sturdy footwear advised. Map: OS Explorer OL32 and Explorer 144 Contact: Les M, 07880 500764, ljmildon@tiscali.co.uk THU, 19 NOV 2020 09:45AM • Moderate walk

7.5 miles/12.1 km - Finishes 12:15 approx.

Rownhams to Chilworth circular About the walk: Meet at 09:30: Romsey Rapids car park adjacent to Romsey Town FC for possible car share to starting point - depending on personal choices. (SO51 8AF, SU359209) Starts at 09:45: Car Park of St John's Church, Horns Drove, Rownhams (SO16 8AH, SU384169) Morning walk from Rownhams through the Lordshill Woods and the sports centre to Chilworth. One stile. Can be muddy in wet weather. Map: OS Explorer OL22.

Contact: Claire, 07950 060338, mrsct@live.co.uk

SAT, 21 NOV 2020 09:50AM • Easy walk

5 miles/8 km - Finishes 12:45 approx.

New Forest ponds and pools About the walk: Meet at 09:20: Romsey Rapids car park adjacent to Romsey Town FC for possible car share to starting point - depending on personal choices. (SO51 8AF, SU359209) Starts at 09:50: Car park at Janesmoor Pond which is about 1/2 ml from the turn off to Fritham when coming from Brook. Please note that the post code is about 1/2 ml from the start.

(SO43 7HH, SU247136) . New Forest circular from Janesmoor Pond by way of Cadman's Pool and Ocknell Pond. Map: OS Explorer OL22.

Contact: Tom, 02380 731279 or 07866 493333 on the day

About the walk: Starts at 10:00: Avington Country Park car park. Meet the walk leader at the start. (Su528321). A continuation of the Kings Worthy to Itchen Abbas walk on 1st November. Mixed scenery of ancient riverside and downland walk, including Three Castles Path and Wayfarer’s Walk and St Swithun's Way. Lunch at the Plough, Itchen Abbas (To book 01962 779 191) or bring picnic. Map: OS Explorer OL32.

Contact: Pat Bo & Steve Co, 02380 276309 or 07943 666596 on the day, boultingp@gmail.com

THU, 26 NOV 2020 10:00AM • Easy walk

5.5 miles/8.8 km Titchfield & Hill Head circular About the walk: Meet at 09:00: Romsey Rapids car park adjacent to Romsey Town FC for possible car share to starting point - depending on personal choices. (SO51 8AF, SU359209) Starts at 10:00: Public car park by Bridge Street, Titchfield at the east of the bridge over the River Meon. Because of restricted turnings, it is better appoached from Titchfield - unless coming from Stubbington (PO14 3QL, SU542054) . A circular seaside walk from Titchfield along the Titchfield Canal to Titchfield Haven, then by the coast to a footpath that runs across country back to Titchfield. Picnic lunch at the end. Map: OS Explorer OL3.

Contact: Sue and Paul, 01794 278634 or 07802 210481 SUN, 29 NOV 2020 10:00AM • Moderate walk

7.5 miles/12.1 km Avington Country Park circular

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QUIRKY

BY MICA BALE

It seems like almost no time at all has passed since Hampshire’s countryside was last scattered with the carpet of colours from the autumnal leaves. Although this might well prove to be one of the strangest autumns in history, Hampshire has had plenty of interesting chapters of its own in its tapestry of heritage. From an interesting piece of farming equipment to a vital role in the war effort, here are some more fascinating facts from around the county.

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It is not a secret that Hampshire played an important role in World War II, interestingly however, Lepe Beach near Southampton, was especially vital to the war effort as it was used to build essential concrete caissons to form part of the portable Mulberry harbours which was a clever feat of engineering developed for use after in

connection with the D-Day landings. The construction of these concrete ‘chocolate blocks’, as they have been called, was to be of the utmost secrecy and so it was chosen that Lepe was the perfect location. After their completion, they were transported by the sea to form the Mulberry harbours.

Did you know that Jane Austen and John Constable were among the many visitors to Netley Abbey? Although it could be said that the now ruined abbey has had an existence that is as quiet as the landscape around it, it has been lauded as one of the best preserved medieval Cistercian monasteries in the southern counties and has this attracted much interest from visitors throughout the generations

Photo: Daryus Chandraa

Were you aware the pretty Hampshire town of Emsworth, on the nearby border with Sussex, has been home to so many national and international celebrities?

From actors such as Nicholas Lyndhurst and Albert Finney to P.G Wodehouse and Sir Peter James Blake who broke the world record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the world in 1994, Emsworth has always been a small town with an important role in the county. In fact, so important was the town in Queen Victoria’s reign that she herself visited in 1842 and loaned her name to some of Emsworth’s road names!

Photo: Richard Woollett

Did you know that it was in Hampshire that a well known piece of farming equipment was first developed? Today farming is often PHOTO: ROMAN GRAC associated with large tractors however in times gone by, it was the figures of ploughs and heavy horses that dotted the landscape.

Amazingly it was in the village of Abbot's Anne that the iron plough was first developed in the early 19th century by two brothers whose invention caused widespread demand and changed the course of farming.

Did you know? It has been said that Four Marks is reported to

be the only settlement to be called such? Four Marks is located in the east of the county and its original settlers were soldiers who had survived the Crimean War and had been given homes and more specifically land although the village had origins dating back to at least the 16th century.

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The Royal British Legion has been supporting Service men and women, ex-serving personnel and their families since 1921. And we're not going anywhere. The British Legion was formed on 15 May 1921, bringing together four national organisations of ex-Servicemen that had established themselves after the First World War: The National Association of Discharged Sailors and Soldiers The British National Federation of Discharged and Demobilized Sailors and Soldiers The Comrades of The Great War The OďŹƒcers' Association The amalgamation of these diverse bodies can be attributed largely to two men: Field Marshal Earl Haig and Tom Lister of The Federation of Discharged and Demobilized Sailors and Soldiers.

Lord Haig served as the President of The Royal British Legion until his death.

As a result of the war, Britain's economy plummeted and in 1921 there were two million people unemployed. Over six million men had served in the war. Of those who came back, 1.75 million had suered some kind of disability and half of these were permanently disabled.

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Then there were those who depended on those who had gone to war – the wives and children, widows, and orphans, as well as the parents who had lost sons in the war, on whom they were often ďŹ nancially dependent. The Legion was established to care for those who had suered as a result of service during the First World War. And we've been helping the Armed Forces community and their families ever since. Today we're at the heart of a national network looking after our Armed Forces community. The Legion is here to help serving and ex-serving personnel all year round, every day of the week. Our support starts after seven days of service and continues through life, long after service is over.

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4. Add the milk and egg and beat well until combined and smooth.

5. Tip into the tin and bake for about 40-60 minutes until firm and a skewer comes out clean.

6. Store in an airtight container for a day or so before slicing and eating for a moist and tasty autumn cake.

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Wildlife News

Now You See Me: Marine Masters of Disguise In the world of wildlife, the word ‘camouflage’ can mean a lot of things. It sometimes refers to mimicry, which means being seen but incorrectly identified - think grasshoppers pretending to be dead leaves. The attributes we associate most with camouflage, however, are things which make animals hard to see at all; this is known as crypsis.

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A clear advantage Invisibility may sound like the stuff of fantasy, but it’s surprisingly common in our seas. True transparency is tricky to achieve - any food eaten will be visible, and eyes must be opaque in order to function. But partial transparency can still be useful, especially in shallower waters where light is plentiful.

Even the stealthiest animals are visible from above by the shadow they cast on the seabed, and from below by their silhouette. Since more light can pass through their bodies, transparent species have a diffuse outline from both angles, which makes it harder for predators and prey to identify them.

Local examples of this superpower include the common shrimp, the moon jellyfish, and the aptly named transparent goby. Eels also have a glass-like developmental stage which is thought to help them survive the long trip from their birthplaces at sea to the rivers where they mature into adults.

Colourful characters If transparency isn’t an option then clever use of colour could be the answer. Sardines, herrings, and sea bass are all darker along their spines, which is called countershading.

In natural lighting the tops of objects are illuminated while their undersides fall into shadow. These fish are darker on top and lighter underneath, creating an optical illusion that helps them blend into their environment.

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further: they use pigment-filled skin cells called chromatophores to match the colour and pattern of their surroundings. Cuttlefish are masters of this trick thanks to additional control over cells called papillae, which they can raise to alter the texture of their skin too.

Dress to impress Some of our marine species get crafty and enhance their natural camouflage with items from their environment. Dahlia anemones have sticky warts on their bodies which pick up pieces of shell, sand, and gravel. When their tentacles are retracted the anemones can be almost entirely obscured by these pieces of debris.

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A fresh walk from

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This month’s walk returns to some of the most beautiful parts of the River Test and it’s surrounds, as we once again head up to the North of the Region.

Start here

With the suggested start from The Abbots Mitre, Village Street, Chilbolton, SO20 6BA

the regular walker would expect to complete this ‘long 5 miles’ in under 2 hours. The route is well marked and generally easy walking, but there are two climbs along the way that will push the heart rate up.

Leaving the car park, we turn right along the main road for about 300 metres as far as the church on the left (St Mary The Less)

This was built in the 12th century as a predominantly wooden structure, being replaced over time by the current masonry building. We walk on past the church and cemetery before taking a left hand turn over a stile, across a field, through another stile and turn right tracing the line of the River Test as far as a large wooden bridge. Here we turn right over the bridge and across the open meadows for 400 metres, then up to, and once again, across another wooden footbridge that spans another section of the Test. At this bridge it is not unusual to view trout swimming in the shallows so it is worth a lingering view.

Once across this fresh bridge we arrive on Fullerton Road, where we must turn left and walk for a good 300 metres, passing the right turn and arrow for the Test Way. The next turn right is our destination...

that takes us uphill underneath a disused railway line bridge and on upwards following the outline of the field and the footpath arrows. (The fields either side are private so do follow the main path). Clearing the brow of the hill the path emerges above a large valley with views Northwards, then aims downhill, over a stile and at a steep angle towards a new stile that borders a fast moving road where we must halt.

Taking the very greatest of care we need to cross the road and select the footpath opposite. This borders the left side of a wide field for almost 600 metres, with hedges and trees on the left. We enter a small wooded copse and turn left, taking the arrowed choice.

and once again traversing a disused railway line. We have an 800 metre walk along the line, with an opportunity to find the platforms that formed Fullerton Junction (hidden in the undergrowth) when Queen Victoria was purported to travel along the line to the Isle of Wight.

The line approaches a new railway arch with a sign announcing the Test Way...

then across a narrow wooden bridge that spans the River Anton, a tributary of the Test.

From here we turn right and follow the footpath signs that take us over a concrete bridge and up to a metal farm gate.

Going through the gate we now turn left and begin a stroll along the once busy Sprat and Winkle railway line and before long we commence the second of the significant climbs. The views from the top of this climb shows Chilbolton Observatory some 3 miles away and the fields around it. These views disappear as we drop down hill once again to a local road, where we turn left again and continue the downhill trek for a further 600 metres, crossing the River Test and then taking the left hand path that borders the river. This path goes under a brick bridge and approaches a tarmac road where we turn the sharpest of right turns, around the location map...

and an important sharp left turn to take us up to the Coley Road almost opposite West Down Car Park. From here we should walk along the road for about 500 metres until we meet a sign and path on the left, signposted to the Test Way, where we swing down and follow the tree line and water meadows for around 800 metres. This includes crossing a playing field and rounding a big house along the gravel road as far as Cow Common, a small local car park.

Finish here Since we are back now in Central Chilbolton the return home is best taken over to the right to follow Joys Lane up to Village Street at the top and turn left for the final 300 metres to reclaim the car at The Abbots Mitre. Naturally enough the reward at the end of this walk can be refreshment at the establishment that hosted the car parking.

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On Your Plot Feeling Fruity

Few flavours compare with that of fruit freshly picked from the garden. Much of the fruit available in the shops (particularly the supermarkets) has been grown for it’s ability to travel well rather than it’s flavour and may have been picked well before it’s arrival on the shelf. If you fancy apples from your own tree, or a bowl of raspberries fresh from the garden, now is the time to act.

Jobs for November :-

• Start to harvest parsnips after the first frosts.

• Tidy up your greenhouse or polytunnel, wash out pots and seed trays before storing ready for the Spring • Sow hardy peas or broad beans ready for an early crop next year.

• Use netting or chicken wire to protect your broccoli and cabbages from hungry pigeons.

• If you haven’t already done so, plant garlic and shallots.

• If your rhubarb is taking over, lift and divide the crowns before replanting.

If you are anything like me you will spend ages drooling over pictures of bushes dripping with blackcurrants or gooseberries, trees laden with apples, or bowls full of luscious raspberries but struggle to get to grips with the realities of production on your own plot!

Patience is a virtue that is definitely required for growing your own, and this is particularly so with fruit trees and bushes. I have to confess to having an inclination to move on with anything that requires more than a few months to give a decent crop, but with most fruit you just have to force yourself to take the long term view and now being the proud owner of a 2 year old gooseberry bush and raspberry canes I can assure you that the waiting is worthwhile!

Think carefully about where you will grow your fruit. Trees require lots of space (but are a wonderfully attractive addition to your plot) while bushes may be incorporated in your borders, but will probably need some protection if you aren’t going to loose a lot of fruit to the birds.

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Late autumn is an ideal time to add fruit to your plot as trees and bushes will be entering their dormant period. It is important to buy healthy plants and to ensure that they are dormant as they will transplant more successfully. If you are ordering from a reputable mail order nursery they are likely to arrange delivery to coincide with the best time for planting. You should also get instruction on how to plant and care for your new tree or bush.

Trees such as apple or plum may be grafted onto a variety of different rootstocks - this sounds complicated but all you really need to know is what effect this will have on the final size of the tree. If you have limited space it is possible to buy dwarf varieties some of which can even be suitable for container growing. Pollination is also an important consideration, some varieties are self-fertile and do not need a pollinator, while others may require another variety planted close by to act as a pollinator. When planting your tree out it may benefit from staking and protection around the base.

One ‘fruit’ that is a little different and very easy to grow is Rhubarb. Rhubarb is actually classified as a vegetable, but certainly tastes good used like a fruit in crumbles and pies. November is the perfect time to plant out dormant crowns.

Although these can be bought from nurseries Rhubarb tends to spread well when established and needs to be divided every few years so it is often possible to obtain surplus crowns from friends or neighbours. Plant your crown with the buds just above the soil and water well the first year. Once the plants have become established you can look forward to harvesting a good crop of delicious pink stems from Spring onwards very welcome as the first ‘fruit’ of the year.

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TECC: End of Season Report Well it has certainly been a strange summer!

Hampshire Cricket

The onset of Covid-19 saw us without any cricket in April, May & June, then Boris threw in the ”Vector Googly” before changing his mind to give a green light to get “stumps in the ground” from Sat 11 July. Before we knew it, we somehow managed to squeeze in 40+ games at Totton & Eling CC in only two and a half months!

We were delighted to host over 20 Hampshire Cricket age group games at Southern Gardens as Hampshire blocked booked 3 days a week for 6 weeks plus other fixtures. With the Ageas Bowl becoming an ‘ECB International Bubble’.

Hampshire’s finest young players regularly visited for inter age group games, training sessions and fixtures against other counties, we even hosted a middle practice for the all-conquering Southern Vipers!

To see so much high quality cricket gracing our facilities was a testament to the work of our club’s ground staff and loyal band of volunteers and we look forward to welcoming Hampshire Cricket back next season.

Adult cricket The original league fixtures were scrapped and replaced with a revamped West & East Southern League, splitting Premier and Division 1 sides geographically into two divisions. A successful season saw the 1st XI finishing a very respectable fifth place (the highest placed Div 1 side) in the West League. During the course of the competition, we incredibly we were involved in two tied games, one against Premier League opponents St Cross and then a thrilling last-ball game against local rivals Calmore. What was most enjoyable was the opportunity for us to field a very young side (including three players under 16), allowing them all to gain valuable experience against high class opposition. The clubs 2nd, 3rd and 4th XI’s also arranged many friendly and inter-club fixtures which again gave many of our youngsters (boys & girls) the opportunity to experience adult cricket.

Ladies Cricket The W10 ladies softball team completed a number of friendly matches, during which they were able to put into practice the skills learnt in the well-attended weekly training sessions. They look forward to a full season in 2021.

Club House News Working within the Governments COVID restrictions the clubhouse is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Hosting Bingo (Thur.), all live sport on our big screen (Sky & BT), two new pool tables, kids playground and our stunning cricket ground for your enjoyment.

Everyone is welcome, please come along and support your local community club through these most challenging times.

Roll on the 2021 season!

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Junior Cricket Even in the small window of opportunity our fantastic team of coaches worked tirelessly to provide matches and practice sessions for many local boys & girls. We ran a few All-Star taster sessions which proved very successful allowing many youngster’s from 6-9 years old their first cricketing experience.

With age group sides throughout the club, we continue to build our junior section, introducing a new committee and player pathway this summer to complement our magnificent playing and training facilities. Many junior players are reaching both regional and county levels alongside breaking into our adult sides. That said new players are most welcome. Contact Richard Dibden via richard_dibden@sky.com for further information.

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WRITTEN WRITTENBY BYKATE KATEEARL EARL

SS TT A A RR G GA A ZZ II N NG G Welcome Welcome to to the the November November Stargazing Stargazing Page.

Page. Each Each month month I’ll I’ll be be describing describing astronomical astronomicalevents eventsthat thatare arehappening happeningoverhead overheadininour ourbeau beauful fulnight nightskies. skies.The The majority majorityof ofevents eventsare areviewable viewablejust justby bystepping steppingoutside outsideon onaacloudless cloudlessnight nightand and looking lookingup, up,but butsome somemay mayrequire requireaapar parcular cularvantage vantagepoint pointe.g. e.g.aaclear clearview viewto tothe the west. west. Occasionally, Occasionally,viewings viewings will will benefit benefit from from the the use use of of binoculars binoculars or or aa small small telescope telescopeififavailable, available,but butall allcan canbe beenjoyed enjoyedwithout withouteither. either.

International InternationalSpace SpaceStation Station All Allsightings sightingsfor forearly earlyNovember Novemberoccur occurbetween betweenthe thechilly chillyhours hoursof of4a.m.

4a.m.and and 6a.m.

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5.40p.m.on onthe the 23rd, 23rd,25th, 25th,27th 27thand and29th 29thNovember, November,all allrising risingfrom fromthe thewest westor orsouthwest. southwest.

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AAskychart skychartor orapp appmay maybe behelpful helpfulto toprevent preventconfusing confusingititwith withthe thenearby nearbystar, star, Spica.

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